{"id":2460,"date":"2015-10-16T19:12:27","date_gmt":"2015-10-16T19:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2015-10-16T19:12:27","modified_gmt":"2015-10-16T19:12:27","slug":"fig-and-olive-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/10\/fig-and-olive-dc.html","title":{"rendered":"Friday Cheer: Fig and Olive DC"},"content":{"rendered":"
One of my new favorite spots in the city is Fig and Olive DC<\/a>. This beautifully refined space in the middle of the new City Center DC shopping area is perfect to catch up with friends. \u00a0As you walk in, you can’t help but to be taken by the elegant decor, the delicate furniture, and fresh flowers throughout. \u00a0It’s the ideal place for a little Friday Cheer.<\/p>\n The Scene:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0City Center DC<\/a> is the new trending shopping area in the city with shops such as Herm\u00e8s, Louis Vuitton, and Ferragamo. \u00a0Luxury is the theme at City Center DC. Fig and Olive DC provides the perfect setting to rest your feet after shopping or in my case…. window shopping. \u00a0You will witness a range of people at Fig and Olive from wealthy international tourists to suited locals discussing policy.<\/p>\n The Aperitivo:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0Don’t be intimidated by its luxurious neighbors. \u00a0The aperitivo\u00a0happy hour at Fig and Olive DC is a great deal. \u00a0Upon ordering a cocktail, you also receive a beautiful plate filled with savory olives, cheese, and smoked salmon. \u00a0The aperitivo is available everyday from 4-7pm with specialty priced cocktails and wine by the glass.<\/p>\n The Food:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0Whether it is brunch or aperitivo, I love the attention to detail of the dishes at Fig and Olive DC. \u00a0Aside from the gorgeous aperitivo plate, one of my favorite things to order are the crostinis. \u00a0The have a selection of interesting flavor pairings but my favorite is the manchego, fig, and marcona almond. I love the fusion of sweet and savory. \u00a0Another favorite are\u00a0the truffle croquettes although I am sad to say they are no longer on the menu….<\/p>\n The Cocktails:<\/strong> \u00a0I cannot get enough of the delicious, beautiful colorful cocktails! Must order:\u00a0Sweet red pepper a colorful concoction of tequila with \u00a0aperol, muddled strawberries, lime juice, passion fruit syrup and sweet red pepper. \u00a0Other must-order cocktails include “Summer in Provence” and the “Rosselini”.<\/p>\n The Verdict:<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0It’s all about the beauty at Fig and Olive DC. \u00a0Sometimes it is hard to keep a balance between beautiful and delicious food and cocktails. \u00a0Fig and Olive strikes that balance beautifully. \u00a0I have been there for the aperitivo and brunch several times and I am always happy and inspired by their offerings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of my new favorite spots in the city is Fig and Olive DC. This beautifully refined space in the middle of the new City Center DC shopping area is perfect to catch up with friends. \u00a0As you walk in, you can’t help but to be taken by the elegant decor, the delicate furniture, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,39,7,3,346],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2460","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dc","8":"category-dc-life","9":"category-food","10":"category-foodie","11":"category-friday-cheer"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
About the Aperitivo at Fig and Olive DC<\/h2>\n
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